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Asia Pacific Superyachts Brings Strong Support to Asia Superyacht Conference

October 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The 2nd Asia Superyacht Conference showcased over 40 superyacht industry and speakers from around the globe and featured a strong representation from Asia and the Asia Pacific Superyachts Company. ... read full story

Heesen 50 m superyacht Hull 15850 in build

October 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Heesen Yachts are well underway with the construction of the second unit of the new 50-meter superyacht series. The 50m motor yacht with hull number 15850 is scheduled for delivery in 2011. ... read full story

35m motor yacht Project “Courage” by Lübeck Yachts

October 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Project Courage is a 35.5m motor yacht under construction at Germany’s Lübeck Yachts. Project Courage will feature interior design is by Egg & Dart studios and will be able to accommodate up to eight guests in four staterooms. M/Y Courage is expected to be delivered in the Summer of 2011. ... read full story

Besenzoni’s new Helybase Concept for superyachts

October 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

HELYBASE is a brand new helipad concept for superyachts designed by Besenzoni. Helybase is a self - levelling platform that reaches a surface of up to 60 square metres that is able to completely retract thanks to its petal shaped structure. ... read full story

Motor yacht KOKOMO II refitted at Rivergate Marina, Australia

October 19, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Rivergate Marina, in Sydney Australia has just completed a major refit on the superyacht KOKOMO II (ex Achilles II) including structural modifications to the bow and extensive paint works to the exterior. ... read full story

Clean superyacht air-conditioning by AirManager Marine and N.R. Koeling

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

N.R. Koeling is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of air conditioning systems for luxury yachts ranging from 35 to 85 metres and larger and AirManager Marine who specialize in air sterilization and filtration systems are to integrate their equipment for superyacht new build and refit projects. ... read full story

The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat – the Guardian S Class by Sauter Carbon Offset Design

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The world’s first Carbon Neutral speed boat , the Carbon Fibre Guardian S Class is a is 45 knot Solar Hybrid Vessel powered by an EPA car regulated Mercedes Benz Bluetec engine coupled to a Carbon-Grossbauteile electric motor. Her Fuel Consumption and GHG Emissions are 50 to 100% lower than any speed boat ever built. ... read full story

TÛRANOR PlanetSolar Catamaran reaches the Canary Islands on 1st Solar boat expedition.

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar catamaran has reached the Canary Islands, 21 days after leaving Monaco at the start of the 1st solar boat expedition to circumnavigate the world by boat solely powered by solar energy. MS TÛRANOR PlanetSolar will stay at Gran Canaria for maintenance till Friday. ... read full story

Croatian Superyacht Marina – Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club to open in summer 2011

October 18, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Work on Croatia’s first megayacht Marina, Mandalina Marina & Yacht Club began immediately after the Adriatic Boat Show, on September 21st. The superyacht marina, worth around EURO 17 million is expected to open in summer 2011 and will have a capacity of 79 berths for yachts up to 100 meters long. ... read full story

Swiss Silicon Fire AG and Australia Cresta – World’s First silicon-based methanol powered yacht engines

October 18, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

Iconic Australian Motor Yacht brand, Cresta Motor Yachts Limited, is pleased to announce that Swiss based company ‘Silicon Fire AG’ has taken a significant and strategic stake in the Company. This Exclusive Relationship will see Cresta, in conjunction with Silicon Fire, initially develop a number of world first motor yachts, specifically employing carbon neutral, silicon-based... ... read full story

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